Asbury Theological Seminary - Seminarian Yearbook (Wilmore, KY)

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ANNOTATIONS The several times each year that President McPheeters visits the campus are always highlights on the Seminary calendar. Busi- ness meetings and conferences crowd his schedule, but the picture above is typical of the amiable manner in which Dr. McPheeters takes time to relax with the students and to offer triendly, helpful suggestions. Each fall quarter the students sponsor a reception in his honor. The Thanksgiving season carries a special significance for Asbury Theological Semi- nary since D. H. C. Morrison instituted a special Thanksgiving offering in order that 78 the constituents of the Seminary might share in the expansion and progress of the institution. Thanksgiving dinner (pictured below) is a never-to-be-forgotten meal in the dining hall. The Missionary Prayer Band, which meets daily at noon, yearly sponsors a $2,000 mis- sionary project. This money comes solely through contributions from the student body and is divided between several mis- sionaries in whom the students have a spe- cial interest. Not only does the student body freely give of its means, but a large number of the students, part of whom are pictured below, have given themselves to the cause of missions and are now preparing to go to the ‘uttermost parts of the world. The recreation committee has performed a real service to th e student body by pro- viding many opportunities for fellowship and social activity throughout the year. Every- thing from hikes to parlor games have been on the agenda. Were a poll to be taken among the students, no doubt this commit- tee would receive an overwhelming vote of approval. The winter of 1948 will probably stand out for its heavy snowfall as evidenced in ————————————

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ATHLETICS Reported by Frank Davenport A Seminary is not usually an athletically minded institution. Though the emphasis is on spiritual and intellectual development, there has been an effort made to offer a program of recreation which would include everyone in the student body who is inter- ested in athletic competition. The Seminary fellows have always been keen competitors of the team from Asbury College. Al- though many times the underdog. the Seminarians at times have been the victors and the college fel- lows the victims. After a successful season ‘n basketball a year ago in which the Seminary Seniors finished second, the fellows matched their stamina against the fel- lows across the street in a track meet. In this as well the Seminary was the runner-up, scoring fifty- three total points in the men's class. Led by Wake and Davis, six first places went to the Seminary. The college Collegian, in its spring softball pre- dictions, hardly found room to mention the Semi- nary Seniors. Contrary to the inference of this fact, that Seminary team went through the entire season without a loss. The softball team retained its reputation this past fall. It was principally Key, the pitcher, backed substantially by heavy hitting teammates, who carried the season. The Seminary Juniors were able to claim second place honors with the Yellow Jackets of the college after a stiff race. LLOYD WAKE Student Athletic Manager

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ave 0 TATION S the above picture. More than one Sunday the quartets and student pastors found it either difficult or impossible to get to their churches. The retreats mark high spots in the fall and spring quarters. These times of fellow- ship are marked by wholesome fun, camping and roughing it (note picture), and by a deep spiritual emphasis. The Seminary was privileaed to be host to the Kentucky Area Conference of the Interseminary Movement. Pictured above 79 are William Parsons, associate general sec- retary of the movement; Dr. Wilhelm Pauck, speaker; Evyn Adams, Kentucky-Tennessee regional director; and John DeKruiter, area president. The most outstanding student project of each year is the Holiness Emphasis Week. The guest lecturer for this year was Dr. Paul S. Rees. Last, but not least, is the view (below) of the Seminary trailer camp and apartment houses where a large percentage of the stu- dents live.